Before I seriously began exploring spirituality I remembering wishing I had a magic tape recorder. I wanted a tape recorder that would loudly replay whatever I said to myself that I would later regret not listening to or acting upon. Of course now I realize I was simply lamenting not listening to my inner wisdom.

I learned to listen to that inner voice by not listening and seeing how time and time again I was very unhappy with the results when I didn’t. It would have been easier emotionally, physically and spiritually to consciously decide to develop my connection with that wisdom.

People often ask me how they can develop that connection and how to tell the difference between their mind and their spirit. Developing discernment is a wonderful journey and such a gift. It can also be difficult and frustrating if we fail to be gentle, loving and patient with ourselves as we learn.

Listening to our inner wisdom or hearing the quiet whispers of our spirit is much like learning a new language. Unless we learn the vocabulary, the grammar and the syntax of the new language we won’t be able to speak it.

The language of our filter system is fear based. Our filter system is raucous, loud and demanding. Listening to it will often cause a feeling of confusion and our filter system will do a sales pitch on why we should listen to it.

Our spirit uses the language of love. It is soft spoken, gentle and kind. It will only make suggestions, never demands. Following those suggestions will take us to new and unfamiliar territory so we may experience fear of the unknown, but following that inner wisdom always leads to a greater sense of freedom and joy eventually.

It is our choice, moment by moment which voice we listen to. Be gentle and loving with yourself as you develop discernment and when faced with a choice move toward love and away from your self imposed limitations.

With love,
Susan

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I love living down the road from Madame Pele. The every changing landscape is a constant reminder of the power of creation. Kilauea has been errupting for over 25 years.

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I just uploaded an audio version of a guided meditation entitled Metting your Future Self. I hope you enjoy it.

http://susangregg.com/meditation.htm

With love,
Susan

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When we allow for the possibility literally anything is possible. We are only limited by our beliefs, agreements and assumptions – change those and your world changes.

One of the most profound questions I ever answered for myself was, “Is this a safe universe or a hostile, predatory one?” At first glance it certainly seems to be an unsafe place, but it isn’t. Don Juan talked about a predatory universe and early in my studies that was my initial experience, but something about that didn’t make sense. So I continued to explore with an open mind and heart.

When I explored the universe without fear I found a totally safe, loving and supportive universe. When I explored with fear as my guide I saw a hostile place based on domination. I came to realize I am energy inside this body that is infinite, eternal and immortal. From that perspective the universe is totally childproof, there are no sharp edges or bottomless pits. The universe is more like a huge amusement park with no height requirement. I can go on any of the rides.

I also realized birth is like getting a ticket to a multiplex. If I get tired of a tragedy I can go to a love story or comedy. If I don’t like the movie I’m in I can leave and go to another theater.

If I choose to see life through the eyes of love I see one world. If I look through the eyes of fear I see another.

Love or fear – which world do you choose to see thought by thought?

With love,
Susan

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When we say or think, “I choose to create” that implies we are both the choice maker and the creator. We are one and the same there is no separation.

When I first started playing with my ability to create I felt very separate. There was me in here wanting something out there. The way I thought about me and out there definitely created the illusion of separation and in the process cut me off from the essence of who and what I am. Energetically, the moment I think in terms of you and me I place myself in a role devoid of true power. The universe affects me. I am a victim. I am no longer a creative force in the universe.

If what you want is outside of yourself happiness remains illusive. When you realize you already have it all happiness is just a thought away.

I found it most useful to play with the difference between wanting and having. Observing how each of them felt. When I want something there is a desire, a longing. When I have something there is a sense of solidness, ease and knowing.

Having and wanting are very different. Knowing you are one with everyone and everything is very different from believing there is an ‘out there’ from which we can wrestle our happiness.

Feeling separate is a gateway to powerlessness and fear. Letting go of the illusion of out there leads to freedom, happiness and joy.

What do you choose to create and do you choose to create at all?

With love,
Susan

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